Sierra Space Careers
At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.
Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.
Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.
We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.
About the Role
About You
Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower - to join us in this critical mission.
Were looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Requires bachelors degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree). • Requires bachelors degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Several years of relevant work experience with a significant portion in a managerial or leadership role. • Several years of relevant work experience with a significant portion in a managerial or leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects. • Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects.
• Upholds and models company values; ability to hold others accountable to values. • Upholds and models company values; ability to hold others accountable to values.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to translate functional plans into operational plans; identifies and executes operational initiatives. • Able to translate functional plans into operational plans; identifies and executes operational initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices. • In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills. • Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.
• Experience supporting organizational changes. • Experience supporting organizational changes.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required. • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field. • Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Previous functional management experience. • Previous functional management experience.
• Technical leadership experience such as scrum lead, product owner, technical lead. • Technical leadership experience such as scrum lead, product owner, technical lead.
• Practical experience architecting, developing, testing, and troubleshooting ground software. • Practical experience architecting, developing, testing, and troubleshooting ground software.
• Thorough understanding and experience spanning the full software development lifecycle. • Thorough understanding and experience spanning the full software development lifecycle.
• Practical experience utilizing CI/CD practices as well as automated build and test. • Practical experience utilizing CI/CD practices as well as automated build and test.
• Familiarity with common object-oriented software design patterns. • Familiarity with common object-oriented software design patterns.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. • Experience with Agile software development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Desire to work with, learn from, and mentor others. • Desire to work with, learn from, and mentor others.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and drive continuous improvement initiatives. • Demonstrated ability to lead through change and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making. • Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with executive leadership and external stakeholders. • Proven ability to interact effectively with executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Compensation:
Pay Range:
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Elevate Your Career
At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.
We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.
Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.
Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.